India's women's cricket team recently made history by winning the ICC Women's World Cup title, and following this achievement, the team met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence.
Sports News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team at his residence on Wednesday and congratulated them on their magnificent achievement. Applauding the team, the Prime Minister stated that the resilience and spectacular comeback shown by the players after enduring a tough phase of three consecutive losses is inspiring for the entire nation.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur reminisced about 2017 on this occasion, stating that they had met the Prime Minister without a trophy back then, but meeting him with the World Cup trophy this time was a special experience. She also expressed her desire to meet the Prime Minister again in the future after winning more titles.
PM Modi Congratulates on 'Spectacular Comeback' After Three Losses
The Prime Minister praised the 'resilience' of the women's team, which enabled them to make a spectacular comeback despite losing three matches at the start of the World Cup, ultimately defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to claim the trophy. Modi stated that the team's struggle and spirit inspire every Indian. He remarked, "This victory is not just a triumph on the field, but a victory of mental strength and self-confidence."
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also recalled the 2017 meeting with the Prime Minister, when the team met him after losing the World Cup. She smiled and said, "Back then, we didn't have the trophy, but this time we have brought the trophy. We hope to get the opportunity to meet him with every future success."
Smriti Mandhana Says – PM Modi is a Source of Inspiration for Us
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana shared that the Prime Minister not only congratulated the players but also inspired them for the future. She stated, "The Prime Minister has always emphasized empowering women. The position we have achieved in cricket today is a result of his inspiration." Mandhana added that the atmosphere during the conversation with the Prime Minister was very comfortable and inspiring. She further mentioned that the PM spoke individually with each player of the team and appreciated their hard work.
An interesting moment of the meeting occurred when the Prime Minister mentioned Deepti Sharma's Hanuman Ji tattoo and her Instagram post featuring "Jai Shri Ram." Deepti smiled at this and said that the tattoo gives her strength and courage. Deepti stated, "In 2017, the Prime Minister told me to keep working hard and make my dreams come true. I did just that, and today we have the World Cup." The Prime Minister also praised her faith and dedication, saying that this belief propels her forward.
Harmanpreet's Question and PM Modi's Answer
Harmanpreet Kaur asked the Prime Minister how he always manages to remain so calm and present in the moment. Modi smiled and replied, "Being present in the moment is a part of my life. It has become my habit." The Prime Minister also mentioned Harleen Deol's spectacular catch against England in 2021, which he had shared on social media at the time. He stated that he views every success of the team as a 'national achievement'.
The Prime Minister humorously inquired about Harmanpreet Kaur keeping the ball in her pocket after the final match. Harmanpreet said that the ball was a 'symbol of pride' for her, as it was with that very ball that she secured the victory. Modi also praised Amanjot Kaur's famous catch, in which she tried to control the ball multiple times and finally held onto it. The Prime Minister remarked, "While taking a catch, the focus should be on the ball, but after victory, the focus should be on the trophy."
